David S. Mann

From the very beginning, David took a deep personal interest in my case. He did not hand me off to a junior lawyer or hide behind a big staff. He personally handled every important aspect of the case. There were times we spoke late at night, early in the morning, on Sundays, and whenever the situatio...n required it. David took the time to understand every detail and every nuance of my case. He learned the financial issues, the personal dynamics, the risks, and the pressure points. He was always strategic, always prepared, and always focused on getting me the best possible result. My divorce was extremely emotional. I had both the anger and the resources to take the case into all out war with my cheating spouse. David could have made far more money if he had encouraged that path. Instead, he gave me the advice I needed, not the advice that would have benefited him financially. He calmly and consistently guided me toward a settlement because he believed that was the better outcome for me. At the same time, if litigation had become necessary, I have no doubt we were fully prepared for that fight. It is hard to overstate the outcome David helped me achieve, especially from a financial standpoint. His judgment, preparation, network of outside professionals, and understanding of the system made a tremendous difference. Without David, I do not believe I would have come close to the result I achieved. Before hiring David, I met with other attorneys in impressive offices with large staffs and polished presentations. David does not rely on any of that. He relies on experience, judgment, preparation, and personal attention. At first, I wondered if I was taking a chance by choosing a lawyer with a smaller operation. I quickly realized I had made an excellent decision. Do not be swayed by fancy offices, large staffs, or slick marketing. Hire David if you can.

Illinois divorce law is written in such a way that you should look for an attorney with whom you can have a long-term relationship. I’ve worked with Davis Mann for 16 years, and he has been wonderful to work with. Our time together came to an end this week as David was able to negotiate a final set...tlement. When I think of David, these are some of the words that come to mind. Honest Hard Working Savvy Straight forward Strategic Practical Of all the attorneys I’ve worked with over the years, David Mann is number one by a long shot.

Couldn’t tell you how great of a lawyer he is because I called 3x and never received a call back. I was told he was very busy but would get back to me. 2 months later, still no call back. I’d be willing to change the rating if he called back and actually gave me the time of day. I was referred as wel...l, so it’s incredibly disappointing.

My ex-wife file for divorce and once I got David involved, the opposing attorney and ex's demeanor drastically changed. After David gained insight on my situation, how I earn income (I'm self-employed) and what my ex was asking me for, David was my voice and advocate to make sure I was not taken adv...antage of. My ex's requests (demands) were based on emotion and she wasn't budging until David came along. David worked through the legal system and made sure the settlement was based on facts and not emotion. When I wanted to give in, he asked me "for what? There is no legal basis for what they're asking for (paraphrased)". There's an awful lot of waiting as the due process takes place but it's for a reason. This gave my legal team some time to formulate a plan, and used time to our advantage. David and his paralegal Joni are top notch, very knowledgeable about the law and how to apply it to get my case settled. There were many phone calls and emails to me from their office outside of normal business hours, which I appreciated, so their dedication to their clients were beyond evident. David worked hard on my case and I can finally move forward in my new chapter of life. If you're interviewing attorneys deciding who to select, have at least a conversation with David, and you will immediately know that he absolutely has your best interest in mind. Words cannot express the gratitude I have for what he and his team have done for me, my future and for my dependent son. Thank you David! I'd give him 10 stars if I could.

Divorce is such a painful process on multiple levels. I wanted my divorce over as soon as possible. Unfortunately, there are levels of attorneys and 5 star reviews don't always correlate with competence. I chose one based on 5 star AVO reviews and was severely disappointed. My divorce dragged on year...s exacerbated by Covid. I was at my wits end when I was thankfully referred by word of mouth to David. After a 20 min ph call with David, I fired my last attorney and hired David. He is very intelligent, professional and straight to the point. David has a network and rapport with the "system" that can only exist because of a long and successful career. This network also greatly benefitted my case both financially and psychologically. My experience with divorce was ugly. It was not only a battle with my ex, it was a made worse because of her team of lawyers. Petty arguments and tactics designed to drain the estate of finances and wear you down emotionally. In such a situation, you want a shark on your side to cut through the opposition with efficiency. David was just that both strategically and in front of the judge. If only I had hired him first. I would have saved myself a lot of mental and financial energy. Do yourself a favor and call David. Trust me.